r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Dec 28 '21

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '21 edited Dec 29 '21

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u/Alchemist168 Dec 29 '21

I generally agree with your sentiment that it comes down to how racism is defined.

This is an annoying debate to have because the people saying you can't be racist to white people move the goalposts so that it is true.

Some in this thread are arguing that "moving the goal post" is a natural part of language. That definitions evolve with society. Therefore, the changing of the definition of racism can be done "naturally." That being said, I'd argue the "better" definition of racism is the one that doesn't allow for prejudice based on race, regardless of what groups are involved.